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The Innovation Dividend of Defense R&D

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  • Enrico Moretti
  • Claudia Steinwender
  • John van Reenen

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  • Enrico Moretti & Claudia Steinwender & John van Reenen, 2025. "The Innovation Dividend of Defense R&D," EconPol Forum, CESifo, vol. 26(03), pages 46-51, July.
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